Plant Superintendent

Amrize; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) and retirement savings

Medical, dental, disability and life保险

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a Plant Superintendent to oversee operations across one or more plants, ensuring safety, productivity, and regulatory compliance. The role requires coordinating production, maintenance, and shipping activities, with a focus on efficient, safe day-to-day operations at the South Elgin site.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in production/operations and a strong ability to lead teams, plan production schedules, and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Field of study: Production/Industrial Management or Business Management.
• 5 years of operational/production experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate plant operations to meet safety and production goals.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance (MSHA).
• Plan, schedule, and monitor work; manage production, maintenance, and shipping staff.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Scheduling

People management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Plant Superintendent

Requisition ID: 17356

Location:

South Elgin, IL, US, 60177

Pay Type: Salary

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $90,000 - $115,000 /Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers (https://www.amrize.com/us/en/careers.html)

Description:

We’re seeking aPlant Superintendentwho’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Plant Superintendent | Req ID: 17356 | HR Contact: Roscoe Chambers | Location: Fox River Stone IL

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plant Superintendent oversees and coordinates the operation of one or more plants, ensuring a cohesive

operational unit; responsible for health, safety, and environmental compliance of the site. Directs the day-to-

day activities of a plant location to ensure objectives are met: manages, through subordinate personnel, the

various operations associated with mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping of aggregate for a

plant location. Plans, staffs and supervises the work unit to ensure uninterrupted supply of aggregate product.

The Superintendent communicates goals to employees and ensures they are achieved. In addition, the

Superintendent maximizes employee participation to achieve the desired team approach and develops

personnel to enhance skills, improve responsiveness and promote business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• This position requires a self-actuating, goal oriented person who is able to initiate and implementproduction and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increasedproductivity, maintain safe operations, while containing the budgeted expenses.

• Ensures that employees are at work on time, actively engaged in assigned department activities andconforming to established internal and external safety/environmental/compliance regulations to includeMSHA.

• Provides immediate performance feedback as required to resolve employee conflicts, and assists inshort-term resolution of emergency situations such as safety, attendance and conduct.

• Administers direct supervisory responsibilities for production, maintenance, and shipping personnel,including training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and work schedules.

• Responsible for participating in and/or facilitating meetings. Ensures that time and attendance forassigned employees is accurate in data collection system.

• Works with Leadsmen and others to ensure that goals are achieved. Studies production schedules andestimates worker-hour requirements for completion of assignments. Coordinates and executesestablished activities to ensure that goals are met.

• Works with various support functions to resolve production problems and assists in troubleshooting.

• Provides feedback on equipment operation and production effectiveness.

• Recommends and/or implements various production processes and programs.

• Responsible for completing production reports pertaining to production Key Performance Indicators,employee performance/conduct and process flow. Responsible for monitoring efficiency and throughput,material use, quality, and inventory. May participate in budgetary recommendations on capitalexpenditures and direct/indirect labor.

• Investigates abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine cause; coordinatesadjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed.

• Performs inspections on completed jobs; ensures conformance with policies and procedures, safetycodes and local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.

• Plans, schedules, and monitors all work being performed.

• Oversees the overall safety of any personnel working at or visiting site.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: High school diploma or equivalent or 5years of equivalent experience

Additional Education Preferred: Associate's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Production / Industrial Management and / or Business Management

Required Work Experience: 5 years of operational/production experience

Additional Requirements:

• Good communication skill coupled with good negotiation, planning, scheduling and people management ability.

• The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems.

• Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.

• Understanding computer will be helpful. Needs to have a good working knowledge of electrical systems,hydraulic systems, water systems, pumps, motors, conveyors, and air systems.Must be a decision-maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision-making process.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approvedPersonal Protection Equipment , including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicablelaw, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator sealmeets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail] . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.